alumni-news

Graphic image for 2023 Day of Giving

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate Kent State University’s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving. 

A new Kent State graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

Josh Wilder, a 2016 graduate of Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine, competes on "Survivor." (Screenshot from "Survivor" on CBS)

Dr. Josh Wilder, who received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016, looks to outwit, outplay and outlast the other contestants on Season 44 of “Survivor.”

Roe Green, MA ’80, who will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from Kent State University, is pictured in the lobby of the Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State.

The Kent State University Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.

Kent State University students walk through Florence, Italy, as they receive a tour.

Kent State University will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021.

Image of Alumni at Skate Night

What a night it was at this winter wonderland! Sparkling lights lit up the ice rink as alumni and friends glided by. An acapella group and the spirit of Golden Flashes added to the magic of this winter night.

New Kent State graduates smile for a group photo before their commencement ceremony.

The Kent State University alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.